On rap music
I said this to an African-American woman who was friendly recently. I prefer Eminem to many black rappers. I understand that he was very influenced by black rappers and from one of their joint songs he is best friends with Dr. Dre. I was a bit put off with N.W.A. at first but am beginning to think they were basically right.
There is a debate in literary theory whether rap music should be taken seriously or is just young men venting their anger.
That is a problem with all poetry. Is what is being said beautiful and meaningful or just people letting off steam?